ICPATME 2024 INTERNATIONAL FORUM

Dr. Piet KommersTwente University, Netherlands

Piet Kommers is Professor of UNESCO Learning Technologies and built his career as researcher in cognitive and social support for communication and education. He instigated European research projects from the early stage of DELTA (1988) until the ongoing EU projects. The citations of his more than 300 publications exceed 9000 and reach the h-index of 37.

Dr. Piet KommersTwente University, Netherlands

Piet Kommers is Professor of UNESCO Learning Technologies and built his career as researcher in cognitive and social support for communication and education. He instigated European research projects from the early stage of DELTA (1988) until the ongoing EU projects. The citations of his more than 300 publications exceed 9000 and reach the h-index of 37.

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Prof. Dr. Iryna SekretSTARTINFORUM, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret, PhD in Educational Psychology and Foreign Language Education, Professor in Education Studies, is Chair of the Board in STARTINFORUM International Project Management and Business Consultancy Company (Turkey), Committee Chair of IATELS, Director of English IATELS International English Academy. During her professional life she has been teaching and conducting research within foreign languages, translation and language studies, educational and organisational psychology, ICT in education and online learning in different universities of Ukraine and Turkey. She has a wide organisational and administrative experience, gained while heading the university departments and other administrative units, coordinating international educational and research projects. Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret is a member of the organising committees for a number of international conferences, a member of the reviewing and editorial boards of international academic journals. With more than ten years of experience in e-learning, she has been conducting research in MOOCs for different purposes, ICT in education and, namely, in training teachers and translators, participating in a number of the international projects on Online Pedagogy and Teaching English. Her research and educational interests are in FLT methodology, educational and organisational psychology, e-learning.

Prof. Dr. Iryna SekretSTARTINFORUM, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret, PhD in Educational Psychology and Foreign Language Education, Professor in Education Studies, is Chair of the Board in STARTINFORUM International Project Management and Business Consultancy Company (Turkey), Committee Chair of IATELS, Director of English IATELS International English Academy. During her professional life she has been teaching and conducting research within foreign languages, translation and language studies, educational and organisational psychology, ICT in education and online learning in different universities of Ukraine and Turkey. She has a wide organisational and administrative experience, gained while heading the university departments and other administrative units, coordinating international educational and research projects. Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret is a member of the organising committees for a number of international conferences, a member of the reviewing and editorial boards of international academic journals. With more than ten years of experience in e-learning, she has been conducting research in MOOCs for different purposes, ICT in education and, namely, in training teachers and translators, participating in a number of the international projects on Online Pedagogy and Teaching English. Her research and educational interests are in FLT methodology, educational and organisational psychology, e-learning.

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Prof. Dr. Erdinç ÇakıroğluTED University, Turkey

Acting Dean of the Education Faculty
After receiving his doctorate degree from Indiana University (USA) in 2000, Erdinç Çakıroğlu worked as a faculty member at Middle East Technical University (METU). He was the founding president of the Center for STEM Education at METU. He has been working at TED University since 2023.

He took part in teacher training and professional development programs at national and international levels. He carried out various national and international projects for the development of research-based innovative curricula.

Prof. Dr. Erdinç ÇakıroğluTED University, Turkey

Acting Dean of the Education Faculty
After receiving his doctorate degree from Indiana University (USA) in 2000, Erdinç Çakıroğlu worked as a faculty member at Middle East Technical University (METU). He was the founding president of the Center for STEM Education at METU. He has been working at TED University since 2023.

He took part in teacher training and professional development programs at national and international levels. He carried out various national and international projects for the development of research-based innovative curricula.

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Prof. Dr. Anuradha ParasarGalgotias University, India

Prof. Parasar, Dean, School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Bharat (India). She is CMI Level V Management & Leadership Trainer (United Kingdom), Ph.D., MBA, M.Sc. Anthropology (Gold Medal), M.A. Sociology.
Prof. Anuradha Parasar’s work experience spans over 25 plus years in academia and academic administration. She is one of the founding Faculty member for various Universities.
Dr Parasar has extensive research contribution through books, Self - Learning Materials, Policy Handbooks, Research papers, Edited book and Case Studies.
Since 2010 Prof. Parasar has run successfully various campaign and movements for creating awareness about social problems & issues.
As multi-perspective person, she takes keen interest in promoting Yoga, Indian Traditional Medicine System – Ayurveda, Social Welfare Planning & Management, Community Connect, Nature Connect, Rural & Tribal Connect etc.

Prof. Dr. Anuradha ParasarGalgotias University, India

Prof. Parasar, Dean, School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Bharat (India). She is CMI Level V Management & Leadership Trainer (United Kingdom), Ph.D., MBA, M.Sc. Anthropology (Gold Medal), M.A. Sociology.
Prof. Anuradha Parasar’s work experience spans over 25 plus years in academia and academic administration. She is one of the founding Faculty member for various Universities.
Dr Parasar has extensive research contribution through books, Self - Learning Materials, Policy Handbooks, Research papers, Edited book and Case Studies.
Since 2010 Prof. Parasar has run successfully various campaign and movements for creating awareness about social problems & issues.
As multi-perspective person, she takes keen interest in promoting Yoga, Indian Traditional Medicine System – Ayurveda, Social Welfare Planning & Management, Community Connect, Nature Connect, Rural & Tribal Connect etc.

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Dr. Michael Hallissy“H2 Learning”, Dublin, Ireland

Michael Hallissy is a researcher and policy consultant in the field of digital education. A former primary teacher who has worked in the field for over 30 years, he has a strong interest in how digital technology can enhance teaching, learning and assessment practices. He works closely with the Department of Education and the European Commission on a range of digital education policy issues, while also engaging in research around the impact of digital technologies in schools and other settings. He is particularly interested in the potential of blended and online learning in education and how emerging technologies can positively impact education for all.

Dr. Michael Hallissy“H2 Learning”, Dublin, Ireland

Michael Hallissy is a researcher and policy consultant in the field of digital education. A former primary teacher who has worked in the field for over 30 years, he has a strong interest in how digital technology can enhance teaching, learning and assessment practices. He works closely with the Department of Education and the European Commission on a range of digital education policy issues, while also engaging in research around the impact of digital technologies in schools and other settings. He is particularly interested in the potential of blended and online learning in education and how emerging technologies can positively impact education for all.

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Dr. Tomayess IssaCurtin University, Australia

Dr. Tomayess Issa, PhD, SFHEA, PREP, MACS, is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Law at Curtin University. Tomayess completed her doctoral research in web development and human factors. Tomayess is interested in establishing teaching methods to enhance the students’ learning experiences and resolve problems that they face. Tomayess published her work in several peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters, and participated in local and global conferences. Tomayess is a section editor for society and politics at Heliyon Elsevier Limited. Tomayess supervised PhD, Master of Phil, and Master Dissertations and received Curtin Guild Awards for her teaching and supervision. Tomayess received the overall Student Guild Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Excellence 2017 Award university-wide. Tomayess received the 2021 Green Gown Awards Australasia: Next Generation Learning and Skills, Highly Commended, for the Green Information Technology and Sustainability unit. Tomayess received the Research Supervisor Award 2022 from the Curtin Guild Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Dr. Tomayess IssaCurtin University, Australia

Dr. Tomayess Issa, PhD, SFHEA, PREP, MACS, is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Law at Curtin University. Tomayess completed her doctoral research in web development and human factors. Tomayess is interested in establishing teaching methods to enhance the students’ learning experiences and resolve problems that they face. Tomayess published her work in several peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters, and participated in local and global conferences. Tomayess is a section editor for society and politics at Heliyon Elsevier Limited. Tomayess supervised PhD, Master of Phil, and Master Dissertations and received Curtin Guild Awards for her teaching and supervision. Tomayess received the overall Student Guild Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Excellence 2017 Award university-wide. Tomayess received the 2021 Green Gown Awards Australasia: Next Generation Learning and Skills, Highly Commended, for the Green Information Technology and Sustainability unit. Tomayess received the Research Supervisor Award 2022 from the Curtin Guild Excellence in Teaching Awards.

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Prof. Dr. Ilknur IstifciAnadolu University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ilknur Istifci, PhD in ELT, is the Head of the Foreign Languages Department in Anadolu University (Turkey). She is an active researcher and educator, focussing on the issues of English language teaching, ICT in education, distance learning and teaching. She has a profound experience of academic writing and editing. Prof. Dr. Istifci is a member of the international conference organising committees and editorial boards of academic journals. Her research interests include emerging technologies and their application in education, social media in education, communicative strategies in English as a foreign language.

Prof. Dr. Ilknur IstifciAnadolu University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ilknur Istifci, PhD in ELT, is the Head of the Foreign Languages Department in Anadolu University (Turkey). She is an active researcher and educator, focussing on the issues of English language teaching, ICT in education, distance learning and teaching. She has a profound experience of academic writing and editing. Prof. Dr. Istifci is a member of the international conference organising committees and editorial boards of academic journals. Her research interests include emerging technologies and their application in education, social media in education, communicative strategies in English as a foreign language.

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Dr. Lorena RoboFan S. Noli University, Albania

Experienced PHD with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in English as a Second Language (ESL), Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, and Teacher Training. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Linguitics from University of Tirana .

Dr. Lorena RoboFan S. Noli University, Albania

Experienced PHD with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in English as a Second Language (ESL), Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, and Teacher Training. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Linguitics from University of Tirana .

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Dr. Mahnaz HallCurtin University, Australia

Dr. Mahnaz is a lecturer and a member of the Academic Capability Development team in the Faculty of Business and Law at Curtin University, Australia. She provides capability building and practical guidance on innovative and effective approaches to academic skills development, assessment and curriculum design, as well as teaching practices. Mahnaz holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has held several academic roles at Australian and Chinese universities, teaching and consulting with staff and students. Her research interests include phonology, intercultural communication, assessment design, and the pedagogical implications of English as a lingua franca.

Dr. Mahnaz HallCurtin University, Australia

Dr. Mahnaz is a lecturer and a member of the Academic Capability Development team in the Faculty of Business and Law at Curtin University, Australia. She provides capability building and practical guidance on innovative and effective approaches to academic skills development, assessment and curriculum design, as well as teaching practices. Mahnaz holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has held several academic roles at Australian and Chinese universities, teaching and consulting with staff and students. Her research interests include phonology, intercultural communication, assessment design, and the pedagogical implications of English as a lingua franca.

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Our Colleagues and Partners about ICPATME

Piet Kommers
Piet KommersProfessor of UNESCO, Netherlands

“ICPATME conference is a great international platform for interaction and collaboration of educators and practitioners, meeting at an arranged place and time in order to discuss and engage in common interests.”

Khalid Mahmood
Khalid MahmoodVice President Alumni Executive Association, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

"The organising committee of ICPATME are highly professional team of experts. The conferences and meetings provide good opportunities for young academicians to join the international academic world".

Ana Landeta
Ana LandetaResearch and Innovation Director, Madrid Open University, Spain

“At the ICPATME conference the edge-cutting topics of current education and technologies are brought to the discussion. Academicians from different countries are sharing their experiences and ideas in technological-mediated education. It is a good chance to overview the pace of innovations in different educational and cultural settings.”

Ahdi Hasan
Ahdi HasanProject Manager IATELS, International Association for Technology, Education and Language Studies, Pakistan

Every conference is a source of new information, a journey of self-discovery and personal development.
I am thankful for everyone who was part of PATME 2018 and PATME 2019 and played a significant role in making it a successful and meaningful event. I highly recommend this conference to all students, researchers and teachers. So hopefully you will join our coming up PATME 2020 conference with new ideas.

OLUWOLE SANNI
OLUWOLE SANNIPedagogical Officer, Fatima Al-Fihr Open University, Lagos, Nigeria

Education is a partnership and a collaborative exercise that involves critical negotiation and analytical transaction between the teacher and the students. As education enthusiasts, serious attention need to be paid to platforms and research communities-cum-engagements that discuss innovative and ingenious trends in the field of Education Pedagogy. To widen your horizon and fill your mind with best practices and novel teaching methodologies, PATME, 2020 is a place to be.

Aamna Rauf Malik
Aamna Rauf MalikPrincipal, POF Secondary School, Pakistan

“Conferences are great way to acquire valuable information as they offer a multitude of presentations on a variety of Topics. It brings likeminded people from all different geographical areas who share common discipline or field and great way to meet new people in your field”.

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